There’s a lot of noise online about a VLXPAD VelasPad Grand Airdrop. You’ve seen the posts. The Telegram groups. The YouTube videos promising free tokens if you just sign up now. But here’s the truth: as of January 2026, there is no verified, official Grand Airdrop for VLXPAD. Not one with public signups, no claim portal, no wallet address to connect, no timeline. What you’re seeing is mostly confusion, mislabeling, or outright scams.
What Is VelasPad (VLXPAD) Actually?
VelasPad (VLXPAD) is a token built on the Velas blockchain, designed to power a launchpad platform where new crypto projects can raise funds. It’s not a wallet, not a DeFi protocol, and not a blockchain itself. It’s a utility token meant for users to participate in token sales, stake for rewards, and gain early access to new projects listed on the VelasPad platform.
The token, ticker VLXPAD, was listed on MEXC in late 2024. That’s the only major exchange where it’s currently traded. MEXC didn’t do an airdrop. Instead, they ran a trading competition: users who traded at least 300 USDT worth of VLXPAD during a 7-day window were eligible to share a 26,000 VLXPAD prize pool. That’s not an airdrop. That’s a trading incentive - a common tactic exchanges use to boost liquidity.
Why Do People Think There’s a ‘Grand Airdrop’?
The confusion comes from three overlapping projects with similar names.
- VelasPad (VLXPAD): The launchpad token. No public airdrop ever announced.
- Vela Exchange: A completely different project on Arbitrum. They did an airdrop of VELA tokens to beta testers who traded on their platform. This is often mistaken for VelasPad because of the name similarity.
- Velas Blockchain Testnet: A separate network used by developers to test smart contracts. They distribute testnet VELAS coins - not real money, not real tokens. People confuse these testnet drops with mainnet airdrops.
When someone says “VelasPad Grand Airdrop,” they’re probably mixing up Vela Exchange’s real airdrop with VelasPad’s trading contest. Or worse - they’re copying a scam post from a bot account that’s been recycled across 20 different crypto forums.
Where Did the VLXPAD Tokens Go?
VelasPad’s tokenomics were published on MEXC and a few blockchain analytics sites. Total supply is 1 billion VLXPAD. Here’s how they were distributed:
- 35% - Private sale (early investors, venture funds)
- 25% - Ecosystem development and team (locked for 12-24 months)
- 20% - Exchange listing and liquidity
- 15% - Community rewards and staking incentives
- 5% - Marketing and partnerships
Notice anything missing? No public airdrop allocation. No “community airdrop” bucket. No “early adopter” giveaway. The only way to get VLXPAD is to buy it on MEXC or earn it through trading competitions like the one MEXC ran.
What About the Private Sales?
Yes, VelasPad raised funds through private sales before listing. Investors paid between $0.008 and $0.012 per VLXPAD token. Those investors are now sitting on gains - some over 500% - since the token opened at $0.02 on MEXC. But here’s the catch: those private sales were restricted. No public signups. No KYC for random people. If someone on Twitter says they got VLXPAD for free because they “joined the private sale,” they’re lying.
How to Spot a Fake Airdrop
Scammers love crypto airdrops. They know people are hungry for free tokens. Here’s how to avoid getting burned:
- No wallet connection needed: Legit airdrops don’t ask you to connect your MetaMask or Trust Wallet to a random website. If they do, it’s a phishing trap.
- No upfront fees: You never pay to receive free tokens. If they ask for gas fees, “verification deposits,” or “tax payments,” run.
- No Telegram bots: Real projects don’t use bots to “verify” your participation. They use smart contracts and blockchain records.
- Check the official site: Go to velaspad.io (not a .xyz or .io scam site). Look for an “Airdrop” page. If it’s not there, it doesn’t exist.
- Verify on MEXC: If it’s a real promotion, MEXC will list it in their “Promotions” section. No listing? No promotion.
Can You Still Get VLXPAD for Free?
Not right now. But there are two real ways to earn it in the future:
- Staking: VelasPad plans to launch staking pools where users can lock VLXPAD to earn more VLXPAD or other project tokens. This is not an airdrop - it’s a yield mechanism. Keep an eye on their official blog.
- Referral programs: Some launchpads reward users for bringing in new traders. VelasPad hasn’t launched one yet, but it’s possible. Again - only through their official platform.
Don’t chase rumors. Don’t click links. Don’t trust influencers who say “I got 10,000 VLXPAD for free.” If it were true, they’d be posting their wallet address on Etherscan or BscScan showing the balance. No one does. Because it doesn’t exist.
What Should You Do Now?
If you want VLXPAD:
- Go to MEXC and trade for it. Use real money. Understand the risks.
- Follow VelasPad’s official Twitter and Telegram. They post updates there - not on random Discord servers.
- Ignore any “Grand Airdrop” claims. They’re false.
- Set a price alert for VLXPAD. If it drops below $0.015, it might be a good entry point - but only if you believe in the project’s long-term use case.
There’s no shortcut. No magic link. No secret airdrop waiting for you. The crypto space is full of noise. The smart move is to ignore the hype and stick to what’s documented, verified, and on-chain.
Is VelasPad a Good Project?
That’s a separate question. The token has a clear purpose: funding new crypto projects on the Velas blockchain. Velas itself is a high-speed EVM-compatible chain with low fees. That’s a solid foundation. But without a strong pipeline of projects launching through VelasPad, the token’s utility remains theoretical. Right now, it’s trading on volume and speculation - not real usage.
If VelasPad starts listing real, audited projects with active communities, then VLXPAD could gain real value. Until then, treat it like any other speculative token. Don’t invest more than you can afford to lose.
Rachel Stone
February 1, 2026 AT 03:50So let me get this straight - people are still falling for this? 🤡
Nickole Fennell
February 1, 2026 AT 17:50I JUST SENT MY METAMASK DETAILS TO A BOT ON TELEGRAM AND NOW I'M RICH!!!1!1!!1! (jk i'm broke and emotionally scarred)
Gurpreet Singh
February 2, 2026 AT 09:48In India, we've seen this movie before - fake airdrops, fake promises. Stick to MEXC. Don't get lured by Telegram bots. Stay safe, everyone.
Will Pimblett
February 3, 2026 AT 04:47Oh wow, another ‘exposé’ on a token that nobody cares about. Congrats, you just wrote a 2000-word essay on how not to get scammed. Meanwhile, I bought VLXPAD at $0.018 and already made 3x. The real scam is wasting time reading this.